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Specimen Required
Patient preparation:
1. Fasting: 10 to 12 hours
2. Patient should not be on any antacid medication or medications that affect gastroentero-intestinal function, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection.
Supplies: Z-Tube Preservative Inter Science Institute (T701)
Collection Container/Tube: Z-tube
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw 10 mL of blood directly into special Z-tube
2. As soon as possible, centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.
3. Freeze immediately after separation.
4. Ship frozen.
Reporting Name
NeurotensinSpecimen Type
Z-Tube PlasmaSpecimen Minimum Volume
Plasma: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Z-Tube Plasma | Frozen | 180 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Specimens not collected in Z-Tube | Reject |
Reference Values
50-100 pg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday
Report Available
12 to 16 daysPerforming Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteTest Classification
This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Inter Science Institute. Values obtained with different methods, laboratories, or kits cannot be used interchangeably with the results on this report. The results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease.CPT Code Information
83519
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FNEU2 | Neurotensin | 2655-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FNEU2 | Neurotensin | 2655-9 |